As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Firewall Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA is $81,612, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,569 weekly, or $6,801 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Firewall Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Firewall Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA vary widely, spanning from $68,424 to $93,329. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,709) and 75th percentile ($87,745), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,329 per year. This $13,036 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Python, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pittsburgh Firewall Engineer often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Pittsburgh currently ranks 447 statewide for Firewall Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Firewall Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $68,424 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $74,709 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $81,612 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $87,745 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Firewall Engineer Salary $93,329 Pittsburgh, PA September 01, 2026
25% $74,709 10% $68,424 90% $93,329 75% $87,745 $81,612 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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